Petrol Prices reduced by Rs.15 per liter – PM Khan

The government of Pakistan has announced that it will be reducing petrol prices by Rs.15 per liter as part of a relief package amid the coronavirus pandemic gripping the nation.

The Minister for Economic Affairs Hammad Azhar took to Twitter to announce the reduction in petrol prices by Rs.15.

Petrol, Diesel prices shall be reduced by Rs 15/litre.
1 crore 20 lac individuals will receive Rs 3000 for 4 months.
Rs 50 billion have been set aside for utility store corporation.
Concessional loans to SME and agriculture sector.
Taxes cut on essential commodities and more.

— Hammad Azhar (@Hammad_Azhar) March 24, 2020

The new reduced petrol prices will be:

	Old Price (PKR)	New Price (PKR)	Reduction (PKR)
Petrol	111.60	96.6	15
Diesel	122.26	107.26	15

Although this has been announced Prime Minister Imran Khan in a press conference, a notification has not been issued stating when these new prices will come into effect.

This is part of a economic relief package of Rs. 1200 billion that has been announced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read more: Passenger trains suspended by Pakistan Railways amid COVID-19 spread.

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